Tessalon (Benzonatate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Potential Adverse Reactions to TESSALON may include:

Hypersensitivity reactions including bronchospasm, laryngospasm, cardiovascular collapse possibly related to local anesthesia from chewing or sucking the capsule.

CNS:   sedation; headache; dizziness; mental confusion; visual hallucinations.

GI:   constipation, nausea, GI upset.

Dermatologic:   pruritus; skin eruptions.

Other:   nasal congestion; sensation of burning in the eyes; vague "chilly" sensation; numbness of the chest; hypersensitivity.

Rare instances of deliberate or accidental overdose have resulted in death.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO TESSALON

Possible Tessalon side effects / adverse reactions in 44 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-20

Patient: 44 year old female

Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Tessalon

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Ditropan; Allegra; Allergy Injections

Possible Tessalon side effects / adverse reactions in 44 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-04-03

Patient: 44 year old female

Reactions: Urticaria, Anaphylactic Reaction, Swelling, Hormone Level Abnormal, Menopause

Suspect drug(s):
Tessalon

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Ditropan; Allegra; Allergy Injections

Possible Tessalon side effects / adverse reactions in 82 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: 82 year old female

Reactions: Sensation of Foreign Body, Dyspnoea, Dysphagia, Pharyngeal Hypoaesthesia, Dysphonia, Choking

Suspect drug(s):
Tessalon

Other drugs received by patient: Labetalol HCL; Norvasc; Zetia; Synthroid; Coq10